Looking for a good book to read or give? Check out these end-of-year “best of 2009” lists for some ideas.

General Lists

• 10 Best Books of 2009 – The New York Times
• 100 Notable Books of 2009 – The New York Times
• Best Books 2009 – Library Journal
• Best Books of 2009 – Publishers Weekly
• Books of the Year – Financial Times
• Best Books of 2009 – Amazon.com
• Books of the Year – The Atlantic

From Book Critics

• Michiko Kakutani's Top 10 Books of 2009 – The New York Times
• Janet Maslin's Top 10 Books of 2009 – The New York Times
• Dwight Garner's Top 10 Books of 2009 – The New York Times

Topical Lists

• Best Gift Books of 2009 – National Public Radio (NPR)
• Coffee Table Books – The New York Times
• The 10 Best Cookbooks Of 2009 – National Public Radio (NPR)
• Best Food Books of 2009 – Publishers Weekly
• Art and Architecture Books – The New York Times
• 2009 Graphic Novels – The New York Times
• Books About Antiques – The New York Times

For Kids & Teens

• Best Illustrated Children’s Books of 2009 – The New York Times
• Best Books 2009 – School Library Journal
• 2009's Best Young Adult Fiction - National Public Radio (NPR)
• Best Young Adult Books for Adults 2009 – Library Journal

More “best of” lists

• Online "Best of 2009" Book Lists – huge collection of “best of” lists